Before you count out granite
Before you count out granite, do some research? Peruse the web to look at colors and styles that you like. Visit home showrooms to see various colors and style in use (granite can look a whole lot different when you see 10 feet of it compared to a few inches on a swatch), and contact a reputable granite installer who can review your options with you and provide an accurate cost estimate.
When you are doing a home renovation, and you are looking to improve your kitchen, you probably will want to fix up the countertop. Upgrading the countertop will help you make the kitchen look great, but what do you want to choose for your countertop? Granite is the clear choice because of how strong, durable and beautiful it is, but do you want granite tile or granite slab for your countertop?